Radicalism
Radicalism is an attitude that seeks fundamental, profound change or an extreme position, often with limited tolerance for nuance.
Definition
Radicalism may mean a willingness to deeply question the status quo, but psychologically it is also associated with polarization, black-and-white thinking and a strong need for certainty. A radical view in itself is not automatically wrong, but it becomes risky when it closes contact with facts, dialogue and complexity.
Key ideas
Missing key ideas.
Practice and life
If you have a strong belief, write down three opposing arguments that you do not want to hear. Treat them as a test of the quality of your own position, not as a betrayal of your view.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to regard every radical position as false. It is also a mistake to confuse the strength of belief with the quality of evidence.
Questions for self-reflection
No questions for self-reflection.
Sources
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